Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Fletcher "Fj" Helms
Jan 18, 2017
Fletcher Junior “FJ” Helms, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born May 8, 1951, in Union County to the late Horace Helms, Jr. and Minnie Brown Helms. Mr. Helms is survived by his brother, Clarence Helms and his wife Lorraine of Monroe, three sisters, Shirley Griffin and husband Earl, Carolyn Philemon and husband Jerry, Geraldine Griffin...
William "Spin" Spittle
Jan 18, 2017
William Walter Spin Spittle, Jr., 73, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away Wednesday, January, 18, 2017. He was born July 31, 1943, in Union County, NC to the late William Walter Spittle, Sr. and Docher Rita McManus Spittle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Gordon. Mr. Spittle is survived by his wife,...
Thomas Edward Jr. Pomfrey
Jan 16, 2017
Thomas Edward Tom Pomfrey, Jr., 83, of Monroe, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born September 8, 1933, in Brentwood, NY, to the late Thomas E. Pomfrey, Sr. and Theresa Galts Pomfrey. Mr. Pomfrey was a graduate of Bay Shore High School and served his country from 1953-1955, during the Korean Conflict. He held numerous positions with...
Hallie Mae Edwards (Mullis) Cox
Jan 16, 2017
Hallie Mae Mullis Edwards Cox, 97, of Monroe, passed away Monday January 16, 2017 at the Hospice of Union County McWhorter House. She was born November 15, 1919 in Union County, a daughter of the late James Samuel and Nancy Hyatt Mullis. She was preceded in death by husband Clayton Edwards, husband Joe Cox, and son Sam Edwards. Funeral...
James "Jim" Brady
Jan 15, 2017
James Wilson “Jim” Brady, Jr., 62, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. He was born December 11, 1954, in Union County to the late James Wilson “Bud” Brady, Sr. and Aileene Bigham Brady. Jim was a founding member of Jackson VFD and served his community as a volunteer firefighter for 45 years. He served the last 27 years as...
Billy Max Sr. Taylor
Jan 14, 2017
Billy M. Taylor, Sr., 86 very peacefully went to be with his heavenly family on Saturday, January 14, 2017. He was born in Union County, February 2, 1930 only son to the late Horace Clayton Arleana Helms Taylor. He is also preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Deason Taylor. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather...
Michael Terry Little
Jan 14, 2017
Michael Terry Mike Little, 63, of Peachland, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. He was born June 28, 1953, in Union County, NC, to Sylvia Baucom Little and J.M. Little. Mr. Little was the owner and operator of Little's Piping and Fabrication. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Bertha Little. Mr. Little...
Dorothy Mae (Reed) Miles
Jan 14, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” Reed Miles passed peacefully on January 14, 2017 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC. Dot was born June 14, 1920 in Pana, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Kathryn Reed of Salem, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. John James Miles, granddaughter Kathryn Miles, son-in-law Harry Gordon, sisters...
Andrea Price Jordan
Jan 13, 2017
Andrea Price Jordan, 73, of Monroe, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She was born February 26, 1943, in Union County, NC to the late Buford Franklin Price and Elizabeth Ann Frankie Watts. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her husband, Nicky Heath Jordan, and sons, Jay Jordan, Kevin Greene, and Todd Greene....
Brenda Sue (Rogers) Burnette
Jan 13, 2017
Brenda Rogers Burnette, 65, of Monroe, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She was born December 23, 1951, in Monroe, NC, to the late Simon Luther and Sadie Stephenson Rogers. Mrs. Burnette was a nurse with Hospice of Union County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary S. Burnette and daughter, Sondra...
Morris Lane Stallings
Jan 10, 2017
Morris Lane Stallings, 72, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born March 6, 1944, in Union County, NC to the late Paul Demont Stallings and Kate Helms Stallings. Mr. Stallings is survived by his wife, Janice Richardson Stallings, son, Rodney Stallings and wife, Victoria, and two grandchildren, Kayla Stallings and fiancé, Ivan, and Brooke Stallings....
Cortez Munro Jr. Williams
Jan 9, 2017
Cortez Munro Williams, Jr., 78, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born in Union County on October 6, 1938, son of the late Cortez Munro and Emma Lee Gordon Williams. The family will visit with friends and relatives Friday, January 13, 2017 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112....
Harry Myers
Jan 9, 2017
Charles Harry Myers. (July 9, 1925-January 9, 2017) Charles Harry Myers died peacefully January 9, 2017 at the age of 91, surrounded by family. Harry was one of seven children born to Henry and Dora Myers and was the last surviving sibling. Harry was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Jean Helms Myers. Funeral services will be...
Wortham "Buddy" Lyon
Jan 8, 2017
Wortham Clarence Lyon, Jr., “Buddy”, went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2017. He was born in Durham NC on August 23, 1926, the son of Wortham C. Lyon, Sr. and Elizabeth Card Lyon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Jean Little Lyon and sister, Marianna...
James "Jim" Andrew
Jan 7, 2017
James (Jim) David Andrew, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born on November 17, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa. Jim was the oldest of 4 children born to parents James Edward and Mary Eleanor Stringham Andrew. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 5 under his...
Larry Dwayne Smith
Jan 4, 2017
Larry Dwayne Smith, 65, passed away Wednesday January 4, 2017. He was born June 18, 1951 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Clyde and Quinita Smith. He was married to Sylvia Smith. Funeral services for Larry will be private.
Gene Adams
Jan 3, 2017
Donald Eugene Gene Adams, 74, of Jefferson, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was born December 25, 1942, in Union County, NC, to the late Lamar Adams and Vera Rorie Adams Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jill Adams and brother, Murray Adams Mr. Adams is survived by...
Glenda (Helms) Price
Dec 29, 2016
Glenda Helms Price, 74, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born April 9, 1942 in Union County, daughter to the late George B. Myrtle Smith Helms. She is also preceded in death by her husband Nick Price, and a sister Pat Tomberlin. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gordon Funeral Chapel,...
Billy Bruce Williams
Dec 29, 2016
Bill B. Williams went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Family and friends celebrated his 90th birthday in October. He was born in Union County on October 20, 1926 to the late Grady Valentine and Sarah Strawn Williams. He was preceded in death by two sons, Billy, Jr. and Tim Williams. Bill...
Andrew "Andy" Giarla
Dec 29, 2016
Andrew Reagan Andy Giarla, 20, of Waxhaw, passed away Thursday, Decemeber 29, 2016. He was born November 6, 1996, in Cabarrus County, NC to Rick Giarla and Judy Williams Giarla. Andy was a 2015 graduate of Parkwood High School where he played football. He was a gifted athlete and was always participating in sports, especially baseball and football. After...
